Virtual art club – digital offer of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Project description

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki organized a series of online events related to digital art and book reading, aiming to engage the community in the life of the museum during the pandemic.

Information about the project

Place of implementation
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki.

Target group
Adults and children interested in art and literature, as well as the museum's local community.

Information about the institution

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
The institution responsible for the implementation of the project, engaging in the creation of interactive online events.

Background and objectives of the project

History of the project
In response to the pandemic and the need to stay at home, museum staff created a series of online events to keep audiences engaged, including a form of reading club.

Objectives
To encourage people to actively participate in the life of the museum through interactive and educational online events.

Success factors

• Online events increased the museum's online presence and kept the community creatively engaged.
• Innovative approach to using digital tools such as email, PowerPoint and video and image editing tools.

Funding

The project was implemented without generating additional costs, involving employees during their regular working hours.

Contact information

Institution: the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Address: Manolis Andronikou 6, Thessaloniki
Contact person: Angeliki Moneda; contact : amth@culture.gr
Link to good practice: Virtual Art Club